You can as suggested eliminate the sensor from the equation.

You cannot code out with scanner but you can tie off sensor.

On the bmw the sensors are in 25% of the pads. It's more important to inspect anyhow.

I think the 3mm is on purpose generous so there is little chance the other will wear to metal if they are more worn.

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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)